Health and wellbeing articles

Our experts are bursting with knowledge that can help you hit your health and fitness goals. Browse our articles to find trusted information on training, nutrition, getting back to good health and much more.

Fitness Lifestyle management Mental health support Musculoskeletal health Nutrition

Latest Articles

How eye lift surgery or blepharoplasty may help improve the look of sagging eyelids and brows.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Exercise is the most recommended way of managing polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) symptoms – formerly polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Our clinical regional fitness lead, Olivia Tyler, explains how exercise can help manage symptoms as well as providing some simple body weight exercises that you can incorporate into your day.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Friday 2 September 2022

Is a bad knee getting in the way of the things you love? Mr Peter Gallacher, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, reveals four signs you may need a new one.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Friday 5 February 2016

Swimming events aren't just for elite athletes. With this advice from Personal Trainer Lloyd Anthony you will be prepared to take on a swimming challenge of up to 1 mile.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

There's a lot of confusing terminology thrown around in the fitness industry. Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding breaks through the jargon to explain the definitions of the key training terms.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 4 January 2016

Tracking your period and the duration of your menstrual cycle can give you some valuable insights into your body's natural rhythm and further empower you to take control of your reproductive health.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 24 July 2023

The 10km distance is a challenging and rewarding distance that tests new and experienced runners alike. Whether you’ve just completed a 5km and are looking for a new challenge, or you’re eyeing up a new PB, our plan can help.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 12 January 2024

For runners of all abilities, the marathon distance demands a dedicated and structured training plan to complete. If you’ve worked your way through the 5k, 10k and the half-marathon distances and are ready to tackle 26.2 miles, you’re in the right place.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 9 October 2023

Worried about radiation levels in medical scans? If you're concerned, understanding more about radiation and the amount we absorb from things like flights and spending time in the sun can help put your mind at ease before a scan.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 16 September 2016

Cataracts are the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide, but they can also be reversed with surgery, as long as you act early. Here are the 3 most common types of cataracts, their symptoms and what causes them, so you can both prevent and identify them.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 28 May 2021

MRI scans are among the safest medical procedures available yet some patients dread the experience. Here's our top tips for how to stay calm and get your scan.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 15 January 2016

Physiotherapy and surgery aren't the only remedies for injury. Adapting your diet can help support a faster recovery too. Shirley Ward explains.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 January 2016

Worried about an existing scar or how scarring will affect your appearance after surgery? Here’s our guide to healing well and reducing the appearance of scars.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Thursday 29 September 2016

Continuous training is a form of exercise that is performed at a 'continuous' intensity throughout and doesn’t involve any rest periods. Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what continuous training is, what it's good for and when to do it.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 5 January 2016

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains the difference between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and their associated training types.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 17 February 2016

For a single ingredient, turmeric spice manages to pack a major health punch. Here are some of the benefits it can have on your body.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 8 July 2016

Struggling to find the motivation to get or stay fit? Fitness says more about your future health than you may think. All you have to do is listen to your heart.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 20 May 2016

If you want to get into resistance or strength training but aren’t sure where to start, look no further. Our expert led workout can be done in the gym or at home (if you have the right equipment) and contains everything you’ll need to get started.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 January 2024

Gyms are sweaty places. Whether you’re hitting the weights section or running on the treadmill, you’ve likely had a few sessions where you’re dripping wet wondering whether something is wrong.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 21 August 2023

Whether you’re training at the gym because of the weather, or you prefer the feel of running indoors, the convenience and versatility of the treadmill have made it a popular bit of kit. To help you maximise your time on it, Fitness and Wellbeing Manager Simon Francis has put together several expert workouts for use at home or in the gym.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 11 December 2023